China Workshop in Beijing  GCC Insight Tour at Hörmann (Beijing) Door Production Co. Ltd. Factory & Sino-German Commercial Contracts Workshop by bdp

Closing Deals Safely: Legal Risks Prevention in Sino-German Commercial Contracts

Join us for an exclusive insight tour on October 30, 2025 at Hörmann (Beijing) Door Production Co. Ltd. together with Dr. Nippel, Managing Director APAC, to learn more about Hörmann's history, production lines, and more.

In this session, we are very happy to have Mr. Yang Shaoxiang, General Counsel and Senior Attorney from bdp China, and Mr. Lars Christopher Krieger, Attorney from bdp Germany, presenting together on "Closing Deals Safely: Legal Risks Prevention in Sino-German Commercial Contracts". Drawing on the Civil Codes of China and Germany as well as bdp's extensive experience in contract law in both countries and on the example of typical case studies, Mr. Yang Shaoxiang and Mr. Lars Christopher Krieger will strengthen your insight into contract risk mitigation and practical strategies for resolving legal disputes in China. As a special feature, cultural dimensions and negotiation practices will be integrated into this legal deep dive to provide a comprehensive approach to risk management in China.

Workshop Highlights

• Key differences in Sino-German contract law in terms of contract formation, validity, performance, and liability for breach of contract;
• Discussion of payment disputes arising from product quality issues from both Chinese and German perspectives;
• When is Chinese law recommended for a contract? When is German law recommended for a contract?
• Comparison of time limits under Chinese and German law;
• Options for Chinese companies in resolving Sino-German cross-border disputes, such as litigation, arbitration, and mediation;
• A German supplier filed for bankruptcy: response strategies for Chinese customers'.

Agenda:

2:00-2:20: Registration at the lobby of DRC Building

2:20-3:00: Transportation to Hoermann in BDA

3:00-3:05: Welcome Adress by German Chamber and Hoermann (as host)

3:05-3:45: Sino-German Commercial Contracts Workshop by bdp with Attorneys Yang & Krieger

3:45-4:00: Q&A + Free Discussion

4:00-4:15: Tea Break

4:15-4:45: Company Introduction of Hörmann

4:45-5:20: Factory Tour

5:20-6:00: Return to DRC Building

6:00-7:30: Business Dinner & Networking (Restaurant will be announced)

Please register here:

https://www.bagevent.com/event/9093408

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